GameSearcher is dubious software classified as a browser hijacker. It operates by making alterations to browser settings to promote game-searcher.com (a fake search engine). Additionally, GameSearcher collects browsing-related information, which makes it a serious privacy concern. Due to the dubi
MILIHPEN belongs to the family of ransomware called NEFILIM and was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam. MILIHPEN is a form of malware that encrypts files to prevent victims from using or accessing their data unless a ransom is paid. In most cases, ransomware not only encrypts files but also renames
TomLe is malicious software, which is part of the Dharma ransomware group. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption. During the encryption process, files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, unique ID assigned to the victim, cyber criminals' email a
Us1 is a malicious program belonging to the MedusaLocker ransomware family. This malware operates by making files inaccessible and redundant by encryption, in order to demand ransoms for decryption. When Us1 encrypts data, files are appended with the ".us1" extension. For example, a file original
This website is advertised as a console to redirect unconfirmed Bitcoin cryptocurrency transactions to the provided BTC wallet. No less than two antivirus scanners on VirusTotal detected this as a phishing website. Research shows that the site also contains a login form, which could be used to st
Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are commonly distributed using installers for other apps of this type. In other words, this software is often bundled with additional unwanted and/or malicious applications. Hence, in some cases, a deceptive installer (e.g., fake Adobe Flash Player updater
videogate1[.]com is an untrusted web page that users do not often visit intentionally. Usually, these pages are opened by clicking deceptive ads, while visiting other bogus web pages, or they are opened by browsers with potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed. There are many websites s
Namaste is designed to prevent victims from accessing their files - it encrypts and renames files and keeps them inaccessible unless victims use a valid decryption tool. This ransomware appends the "._enc" extension to the filenames of all encrypted files. For example, "1.jpg" is renamed to "1.jpg
Discovered by Jakub Kroustek, Avaad is a malicious program belonging to the Dharma ransomware group. It is designed to encrypt data and demand payment for decryption. During the encryption process, affected files are renamed following this pattern: original filename, unique ID, cyber criminals' em
X2convert[.]com is an untrusted website, offering YouTube video and audio download services. This page allows users to convert YouTube URLs (links) into downloadable MP3/MP4 files. Note that x2convert[.]com infringes copyright laws and uses rogue advertising networks. Sites that use these network